Wayne Foote, 62 years old, retired, lives at home with his wife (Paulette), son (Mason) lives in Regina Saskatchewan and daughter (Dominique) who moved out last year into his mother’s house and just happens to be his neighbor. This is my father.
Developmental Stage
According to Erickson’s stages my father is Generativity vs. Stagnation.
Yes I can see this stage in my father because my dad is making an effort to resist stagnation and it’s not easy to come by in his age. For example, my fathers consulting, advice and guidance during the renovations of my house was extremely helpful and thus is what my father has always done for me and always will in my future endeavors.
My father is semi-retired and is capable of physical work and